High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort meal with High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese. This delightful dish features juicy, marinated chicken coated in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy and cheesy elbow macaroni. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s not just packed with protein but also bursting with flavor that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- Butter and spices for flavor
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix cubed chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in butter, honey, and parsley.
- Make mac & cheese: In the same skillet, add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg